What Authors Can (and Can't) Control in Traditional Publishing

What Authors Can (and Can't) Control in Traditional Publishing

When you finally hold that finished book in your hands, just how much of it was really up to you? Bestselling author Chris Humphreys (with 18 traditionally published novels) examines five aspects of the traditional publishing process to demonstrate what sort of control an author really has over their book.

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Worth the Effort: How to Turn Your Editor's Notes into a Great Book

Worth the Effort: How to Turn Your Editor's Notes into a Great Book

Book editing can be one of the most exciting and daunting aspects of the publishing journey – especially if you’re a first-timer. Award-winning author Chris Humphreys joins us with reflections and advice on how new authors can get the most out of this vital stage of the writing (yes, writing) process.

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What (and How Long) It Takes to be Traditionally Published

What (and How Long) It Takes to be Traditionally Published

Forging a career in the traditional publishing industry isn’t easy, even if you boast an award-winning track record of success. Bestselling author Chris Humphreys returns to walk us through the hoop-jumping stages of traditional publishing from the pitch on – using the process of his last traditional deal as an example.

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An Author’s (Hopeful) Perspective on a Changing Book Marketing Landscape

An Author’s (Hopeful) Perspective on a Changing Book Marketing Landscape

It’s time to remove the rose-coloured glasses when it comes to book marketing in the traditional publishing system. From slashed departmental budgets to the harsh economic realities of life in the Big Houses, award-winning author Chris Humphrey joins us to give a (hopeful) peek behind the curtain.

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Why I'm Going Indie

Why I'm Going Indie

Traditional publishing just isn’t what it used to be – even for those who’ve found success within the system. The result is that more and more career authors are turning to self-publishing, and the award-winning traditional author Chris Humphreys is one of them. Here’s why (and how) he’s decided to go indie.

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